The Health Edge: Is fruit always the best choice?
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss fruit and examples where one may want to moderate and choose more wisely. The discussion focuses on the relationship between fructose in fruit and a “dose” beyond which, can increase the risk of fatty liver, insulin resistance, weight gain, etc. They also look at the relationship between uric acid and fructose consumption. Research by Robert Lustig MD, Richard Johnson MD and Dr. Kimber Stanhope is referenced.
Dr. Robert Lustig: Fructose- It’s Alcohol without the buzz
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La Montana Azul, CR December 2-7, 2018
The Health Edge: Eggs and Health. Is your day sunny side up?
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and john discuss a recently published study demonstrating a significant association between egg consumption and cardiovascular risk reduction.
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La Montana Azul, Costa Rica
December 2-7, 2018
The Health Edge: Agri-Chemicals and Health
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss to growing concerns of agrochemical use and its potential impact on human health. They focus on glyphosate and The Dirty Dozen. Enjoy!
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December 2-7, 2018 La Montana Azul Costa Rica
The Health Edge: TMAO and the Gut-Heart Connection
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the relationship between diet, TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide), and cardiovascular risk association. With far more questions than answers, we see agin the central role that the microbiome plays in the connections between nutrition and health. TMAO is found in high concentrations in salt water fish. TMAO is also formed by conversion in the gut by bacterial transformation of foods high in choline and carnitine such as eggs and red meats. The liver produces more TMAO in states of inflammation and insulin resistance from these foods, contingent on the diversity of the biome.
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December 2-6, 2018
The Health Edge: Coffee and Acrylamide
In this episode of the Health Edge Mark and John discuss some recent public controversy linking coffee with acrylamide and potential health concerns.
John Bagnulo PhD, MPH Blog on Coffee and Acrylamide
Jay Brault Commentary of Coffee, Acrylamide and Anti-Oxidants
Occurrence of acrylamide carcinogen in Arabic coffee Qahwa, coffee and tea from Saudi Arabian market
Coffee consumption and health- umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes
The Health Edge: Alcohol and Health
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recent study linking alcohol intake with health outcomes. This Lancet study sheds a different light than what current recommendations in the US suggest is a safe threshold.
The Health Edge: Vitamin K2
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the critical importance of Vitamin K2, the forgotten vitamin. They review food sources, mechanisms of action and clinical research that supports the link between healthy vitamin K intake (100-200 mcg/day) and reductions in risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Vitamin K2 and Vascular Calcification
Chris Masterjohn PhD Vitamin K2 Sources/Resources
Vitamins K1 and K2- The Emerging Group of Vitamins Required for Human Health
The Health Edge: Trace Minerals
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John share some thoughts on the importance of trace minerals e.g. Boron, Selenium and Chromium and health.
The Health Edge: Managing Protein Needs
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the importance of balancing protein needs.
Insulin-like growth factor-(IGF)-axis, inflammation, and glucose intolerance among older adults
Human conditions of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) deficiency
Both Low and High Serum IGF-I Levels Associate with Cancer Mortality in Older Men
Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Mediates Effects of Exercise on the Brain